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January 11, 2008

Azeri Jews: Centuries of coexistence in Azerbaijan

Gabriel Lerner January 11, 2008

\”This,\” says the guide, a man in his 20s with a round face, a hint of a mustache, beard and very short hair — \”this below us is the city of Quba.\”

We are standing at the top of a cliff, overlooking an urban development that at first sight looks like any other in this country — bright tin roofs, low-slung buildings, a few cars covered in dust because of the wind, but no commercial signs or logos — and, surprisingly, few mosques for a Muslim Shiite country like Azerbaijan.

As Obama surges, Jewish supporters cheer

Ron Kampeas, JTA January 11, 2008

With the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary under his belt, Barack Obama has suddenly emerged as the frontrunner in a Democratic presidential primary battle that just three weeks ago conventional wisdom had all but ceded to Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-New York).

Briefs: Jewish Dems slam Huckabee; ‘Settlement’ crackdown expected

Jewish Journal January 11, 2008

Vice Premier Haim Ramon said last week that troops and police could be deployed as early as this week for a mass-removal of outposts erected in the West Bank without state approval. He indicated that the operation could be timed to coincide with President Bush\’s visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority .

Low hopes for Bush in Israel

Douglas M. Bloomfield January 11, 2008

If there is one thing the Bush White House excels at it is lowering expectations, and the administration spin machine was operating at full speed in the days leading up to President Bush\’s Middle East trip, which at press time on Tuesday was expected to begin on Wednesday.

Kenya crisis puts Jews on alert

Jacob Berkman January 11, 2008

While the Jews of Kenya seem unscathed by the country\’s political crisis, Jewish nongovernmental agencies that work there and elsewhere in Africa are bracing for the long-term effects of the sudden outbreak of violence.

Interethnic violence erupted Dec. 27 after the incumbent president, Mwai Kibaki, declared himself the winner of the country\’s presidential election amid evidence of widespread fraud. Opposition leader Raila Odinga maintains he won the election.

Better safe than sorry

Rabbi Dan Shevitz January 11, 2008

It is late in the game for Pharaoh. Mitzrayim has just endured the penultimate plague: Dark. Pharaoh now knows he has little time left: It is, for him, the bottom of the ninth.

He summons Moshe, as he has done so many times before, and for the first time conducts an earnest negotiation. The king of Egypt now concedes the demand Moshe had made earlier — everyone may go, even the women and children. Only, says the Pharaoh, you must leave your cattle behind. Moshe declines the offer, and ups the ante. Not only are we going to take our cattle with us, he insists, but you must supplement the herd with some of your own.

Lithuanian festival excludes Yiddish dancers

Jane Ulman January 11, 2008

Next July 6, more than 1,000 Lithuanian folk dancers decked out in authentic woven costumes, representing close to 40 dance ensembles, will perform the windmill, the scarf dance and other traditional dances at the XIII Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival, hosted for the first time in Los Angeles.

But Mom, I don’t want a bar mitzvah!

Amy Hirshberg Lederman January 11, 2008

I saw the blinking light on my answering machine and listened to the frantic voice of my girlfriend, Debbie, as I put the groceries away.

\”Heeeeeelp! Jason says he doesn\’t want to do his bar mitzvah anymore. We\’ve got the date and the place, I\’ve hired the DJ and he\’s already begun to prepare. He\’s making me crazy. What should I do? Call me.\”

Wow, what a bummer, I thought to myself.

‘Shul for Kids’ redefines concept of youth services

Jay Firestone January 11, 2008

Each week, a group of more than 120 congregants gather together at Kol Yakov Yehuda for their regular Shabbat prayer. The rabbi gives a sermon, the president makes announcements and the congregation follows along with the occasional chitchat, followed by a Kiddush. In addition to having its own Web site and an annual fundraising banquet, Kol Yakov Yehuda seems like any highly functional congregation.

Except the congregants are too young to vote or drive, and many can\’t see a PG-13 movie without a parent.

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